The secret of growing camellias is planting high. Camellia roots need oxygen and there's no faster way to kill a new plant than to cut off its supply. Planting high is the key to success!

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• Select a dry spot in light to medium shade
• Dig hole wider and slightly deeper then container
• Position plant 3-4 inches above grade
• Apply Holly-Tone Organic fertilizer. For 2 and 3 gallon size plants, apply 1 to 2 cups around the rootball before backfilling the soil. Holly-tone is available at the nursery and other garden centers.
• Do not cover top of root ball with soil
• Apply mulch so that soil doesn't erode from root ball
• Keep well-watered the first year
• Spray if needed for occasional pests and scale